talk
🇺🇸
/tɔːk/
🇬🇧
/tɔːk/
verb
A1
To communicate by speaking.
We talked about our plans for the weekend.
A1
To have a serious discussion about something.
You should talk to your teacher about your concerns.
A1
To utter words in a particular language.
The child is learning to talk.
R
To speak in a sensible or nonsensical manner.
She talks a lot of nonsense.
R
To mention a specific amount or degree.
We're talking about a significant investment.
R
To gossip or speak about someone's personal matters.
People will talk if you arrive late to work again.
R
To provide information, often reluctantly.
The witness decided to talk after some persuasion.
noun
A2
A speech or presentation on a specific topic.
He gave an informative talk on environmental issues.
B1
A conversation or dialogue.
We had a talk about our future plans.
B1
Formal negotiations or discussions between parties.
Peace talks are scheduled for next month.
R
Empty promises or unfounded statements.
His promises are just talk.
R
Rumors or speculative stories.
There's been a lot of talk about a possible merger.
R
A subject of conversation or a manner of speaking.
His talk was full of technical jargon.
translation
To communicate by speaking.; To have a serious discussion about something.; To utter words in a particular language.; To speak in a sensible or nonsensical manner.; To mention a specific amount or degree.; To gossip or speak about someone's personal matters.; To provide information, often reluctantly.
A speech or presentation on a specific topic.; A conversation or dialogue.; Formal negotiations or discussions between parties.; Empty promises or unfounded statements.; Rumors or speculative stories.; A subject of conversation or a manner of speaking.
Word Forms
3rd Present
talks
Progressive
talking
Past
talked
Plural
talks
Perfect
talked